And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Revelation 15:3

Opportunities & Announcements

• Stake Conference Choir WARM UP Sunday morning May 7th, 9AM Relief Society Room

•Watch “Music & the Spoken Word. You can watch the newest program on Sundays, or old performances anytime. The spoken word is also written out for personal use or consideration for talks and lessons.

•BYU Organ Webinar “Figuring Out Pedaling for Hymns” Thursday May 4th. FREE. Register HERE. You can watch the webinar at any time for a month if you can’t attend on Thursday night but you MUST REGISTER.

• “CARRY ON” Stake Music Festival is coming! Save the date – Saturday September 9th. Start preparing and getting your performing group together. It’ll be fun.

Come Follow Me

Singing or listening to hymns in conjunction with your ‘Come Follow Me’ studies can deepen and enrich your experience. Here are some suggested songs with links:

• Week 1 – “Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd” Hymn #221, “Count Your Blessings” Hymn #241
• Week 2 – “Dearest Children, God Is Near You,” Hymn #96, “Be Thou Humble” Hymn #130
• Week 3 – “Rejoice, the Lord Is King!” Hymn #66, “Come, O Thou King of Kings” Hymn #56
• Week 4 – “When He Comes Again” Children’s Songbook, “The Spirit of God” Hymn #2

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Making Music

Think CHOIR! There are so many great things about singing in a choir. Every ward and branch can and should have one. There are many blessings that come from singing together:

• It is a place to hear the Savior’s voice
• The cumulative effect of voices singing is a powerful tool for doing good
• Gathering and singing can provide a cohesive group to belong to – for all ages
• Joining the choir is a worthy goal for youth and adults
• It’s a great place for children and youth to practice vocalizing & learning songs – adults as well
• It’s joyful and brings satisfaction to the soul
• Singing good music brings solace, hope, and uplifts the heart
• The song of the righteous is a prayer to God

The months of May, June, and July are opportune times to plan for your ward choir. It is not too early to calendar and prepare for Christmas as well. Don’t fear making music or mistakes. The effort will be worth it.

Watch & Listen

‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ was performed by the Spellman – Morehouse Glee clubs at the recent Peace Award Ceremony honoring President Russell Nelson. Brothers James & Rosamond Johnson wrote this piece that was performed by a group of young men in Jacksonville Florida to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday in 1900. It is about freedom and the impact of the past. It celebrates African American heritage and the hope of the future.